A Hopeful Trip
Karen followed the veterinarian closely, silently wishing that Dr. Stevens would notice something everyone else had missed. The tension in the room felt electric, charged with expectation and quiet hope. As the vet slowly approached Rufus, Karen’s thoughts raced, wondering if this moment would finally unlock the answers they’d been searching for. Everyone at the shelter shared the same feeling. Rufus’s strange reactions to potential adopters remained unexplained, but today felt like it might finally bring them closer to understanding him.
A Hopeful Trip
Rufus Acts Uneasy
During the examination, Rufus’s behavior shifted in a way that immediately caught everyone’s attention. He paced restlessly around the room, his eyes repeatedly flicking toward the door as if he was prepared to bolt at any second. Karen and Dr. Stevens exchanged confused looks, especially since Rufus was normally calm in unfamiliar situations. His ears stayed alert, his tail wagged only halfway, and his unease filled the room. Whatever was troubling him, it was clearly weighing heavily on his mind.
Rufus Acts Uneasy
